DUBIOUSLY
Dictionary entry overview: What does dubiously mean? • DUBIOUSLY (adverb)
The adverb DUBIOUSLY has 2 senses:
1. in a questionable and dubious manner
2. in a doubtful manner
Familiarity information: DUBIOUSLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DUBIOUSLY (adverb)
Meaning:
In a questionable and dubious manner
Synonyms:
dubiously; questionably
Context example:
these were estates his father questionably acquired
Pertainym:
dubious (open to doubt or suspicion)
Meaning:
In a doubtful manner
Synonyms:
doubtfully; dubiously
Context example:
Gerald shook his head doubtfully
Pertainym:
dubious (fraught with uncertainty or doubt)
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